# Facial Hair Personality Portraits Joseph D. R. Oleary Photographs the Types of Men with Beards By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/men-with-beards References: [theorange.co](http://theorange.co/how-does-your-beard-reflect-your-personality/) & [jdro](http://www.jdro.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=31257&Akey=BC782FMS) Not all men with beards can be classified into a single category. There are many different types of [facial hair styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-beard-care) and different types of personalities who wear them. In his series 'Of Beards and Men,' photographer Joseph Daniel Robert Oleary tries to capture the essence of each man and his facial hair, showing how their beards become a part of their identities. Often associated with rugged men or hipsters, facial hair can be found on a whole range of characters including those two types, as demonstrated in Oleary's project. [Trimming styles and shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped-the-chairman-pro) range drastically from man to man, some [finding humor in the photo shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse), others putting on a more serious face. Anyone interested in seeing various men with beards will enjoy this series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Facial Hair Styles:** The variety of facial hair styles and their association with different personalities present opportunities for grooming brands to develop specialized products for specific beard styles. - **Identity Expression:** The way men express their identities through their facial hair opens up opportunities for fashion and personal care companies to create innovative products that cater to individualistic self-expression. - **Diverse Beard Culture:** The diverse range of characters depicted in 'Of Beards and Men' highlights the potential for cultural and social enterprises to celebrate and promote inclusivity and diversity within the beard community. ### Where This Applies - **Grooming Products:** Grooming brands can capitalize on the growing popularity of facial hair by developing products tailored to specific beard styles, offering unique grooming experiences. - **Fashion and Personal Care:** Fashion and personal care companies have an opportunity to create innovative products that allow men to express their unique identities through their grooming choices, tapping into the growing trend of self-expression. - **Cultural and Social Enterprises:** Cultural and social enterprises can leverage the diversity within the bearded community as a way to promote inclusivity and celebrate the various styles and identities represented, fostering a sense of belonging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Beard Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevolent-beards-contest.md) - [Beard-Focused Premium Grooming Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-grooming-brand.md) - [Beard-Specific Hair Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beard-hedger.md) - [Botanical Men's Grooming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-and-beard-care.md) - [Playful Font-Associated Personalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-acrobat.md) - [Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-style-selector.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md)